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Advice and Benefits

Welcome to the Advice and Benefits area of the website.
 
Here you will find information on a variety of topics including what to do in the event of an emergency such as a flood or major incident, and details of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can also find out about important local benefits such as council tax and housing benefit.
 

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Emergency Planning Officer
The role of the Emergency Management Team is to coordinate the Council's response to emergencies and disasters that affect the area or incident/events that have the potential of possible disruption within Torfaen.
 
 
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Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit are means tested benefits, administered by the local authority on behalf of the Government, designed to help people on a low income to pay their rent and/or Council Tax. 

 

 
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Trustmark - Choosing a reliable tradesman|

The TrustMark Scheme allows you to find a trader to carry out repair, maintenance or improvement work on your property that has been approved under the Government endorsed TrustMark standard.

 

 
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Benefits and Money Advice|

Advisory services working in Torfaen, and nationwide can offer advice and support on benefits, income maximisation, debt and the issues that may arise from money worries.

 

 

 

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Visit the Preparing for Emergencies website at www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk (opens in a new window)|
Visit the Community Legal Advice website at www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk (opens in a new window)|
Visit the Local Government Pension Scheme website at www.lgps.org.uk (opens in a new window)|
Visit www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk (opens in a new window)|